Home Economics

FOOD STUDIES 11 (MFOOD-11)

The main focus is planning and preparing nutritious foods for individuals, groups, and families. Topics include food preservation, seasonal foods, baking, meal preparation, and special occasion foods. Students will explore and analyze environmental and health issues related to food and the food industry.

FOOD STUDIES 12 (MFOOD-12)

The main focus of this course will be preparing food with consideration to presentation, time, cost, nutrition, appeal, appropriateness, equipment, and cooking skills. When possible, students will work cooperatively to extend their skills out into the community. Human nutrition, food issues, and environmental concerns will be incorporated into the course.

FOOD STUDIES 11 AND 12: INDIGENOUS FOCUS (MFOOD-11---FN / MFOOD-12---FN)

The main focus of this course is to connect with the land and the gifts of nourishment the Earth provides. Students will learn about the foraging, harvesting, processing and preservation practices that are relevant to the season. The students will get plenty of opportunities to learn how to create fresh meals with locally sourced food. Although this course is based on Indigenous practices, it does NOT meet the requirements for an Indigenous focused course for graduation.

TEXTILES 11 AND 12 (MTXT-11/MTXT-12)

Textiles 11 and 12 focus on individual clothing construction, advancing to more detailed projects as they develop their sewing skills. Some students may choose fleece jackets, evening dresses, and/or sportswear, while others might select small projects made from fabric available in the sewing room.

FIBRE ARTS 11 AND 12 (MTXT-11C/MTXT-12C)

Fibre Arts 11 and 12 will focus on creating projects outside of clothing construction. Students will get the opportunity to develop skills in knitting, crocheting, quilting, felting, needlework and macramé.

INTERPERSONAL AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 11 (MIAFR-11) and CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CAREGIVING 12 (MCDAC-12)

Interpersonal and Family Relationships 11 attempts to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will assist them in making informed decisions related to parenting, adolescence, adulthood, family and interpersonal relationships, and housing and living environments. Child Development and Caregiving 12 builds on the foundation of the grade 11 course. There are six modules in the curriculum.  Each year, two modules will be offered on a rotating basis.  The following modules make up the suite of topics covered:

• Child development and parenting

•  Adolescent development

• Adulthood

• Families in society

• Interpersonal and family relationships

• Housing and living environments 

PROFESSIONAL COOK 1 (TRNZ-2A, 2B, 2C, 2D)

The Professional Cook 1 course is offered in partnership with Vancouver Community College. See the Dual-Credit section for details

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECEO-2A, 2B )

Two ECE courses are offered through Northern Lights College. See the Dual-Credit section for details.